Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elgin Dundee Neighborhood of South Elgin, IL from $800 (25 Rentals)

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1862 Mark Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1862 Mark Ave

1862 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1680 Mark Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1680 Mark Ave

1680 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1566 Mark Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1566 Mark Ave

1566 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123

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1874 Mark Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1874 Mark Ave

1874 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1289 Abbott Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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1596 Mark Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1596 Mark Ave

1596 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1370 Getzelman Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1370 Getzelman Dr

1370 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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1616 Mark Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1616 Mark Ave

1616 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123

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709 Strom Dr
Studio Apartments

709 Strom Dr

709 Strom DrWest Dundee, IL 60118
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546 Eichler Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

546 Eichler Dr

546 Eichler DrWest Dundee, IL 60118

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753 Strom Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

753 Strom Dr

753 Strom DrWest Dundee, IL 60118
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438 S 3rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

438 S 3rd St

438 S 3rd StWest Dundee, IL 60118
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52-60 Elm St
2 Bedroom Apartments

52-60 Elm St

52-60 Elm StCarpentersville, IL 60110
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Coventry Garden
2 Bedroom Apartments

Coventry Garden

833 Village Quarter RdDundee, IL 60118

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729 Strom Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

729 Strom Dr

729 Strom DrWest Dundee, IL 60118

Elgin Dundee, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elgin Dundee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elgin Dundee area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 200 S Lincoln priced from $1,400. 311 Barrington Ave Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Elgin Dundee apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 S Lincoln1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,400
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1,550
Reserve Randall RoadPinehurst1BR,1BA$1,887
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA2- Lower1BR,1BA$1,892
Watermark at The Grove1.1CS1BR,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin Dundee, IL

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elgin Dundee area is the $2.46 price per square foot C1AR2 Model at The Villages at Canterfield in the in the Willow Lakes Estates neighborhood starting from $3,090. The second greatest value Elgin Dundee apartment is the Kingsmill Model at Reserve Randall Road starting at $2,424 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Willoughby Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elgin Dundee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villages at CanterfieldC1AR22BR,2.5BA$2.46
Reserve Randall RoadKingsmill2BR,2BA$2.20
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.75
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA2- Lower1BR,1BA$2.32
Watermark at The Grove1.1C1BR,1BA$2.89
200 S Lincoln1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.15
305 Oregon Ave, Unit Fierke305 Oregon Ave1BR,1BA$3.30

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northwest Chicago, IL. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elgin Dundee Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Dundee Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Dundee Apartment is $1,400 at 200 S Lincoln.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elgin Dundee Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elgin Dundee is starting from $2,220 at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes.

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